Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Arlington). They claimed a resounding 60-24 win over the South Grand Prairie Warriors at home. The team's explosion on offense also rewarded the Colts with their most commanding win of the season.
It was another big night for Isaiah Robertson, who rushed for 130 yards and two touchdowns on only nine carries, and also picked up 97 receiving yards and a touchdown. His longest rush was for an impressive 62 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Another player making a difference was Coleman Cravens, who threw for 214 yards and three touchdowns.
Arlington wouldn't let South Grand Prairie keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Deakon Lewis, Caleb Olabode, and Luis Mendoza picked up one apiece. Olabode is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made nine or more in the last five games he's played dating back to last season.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Arlington was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 230 rushing yards. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved they're rushing yard total in three consecutive matchups.
Arlington's victory bumped their record up to 4-1. As for South Grand Prairie, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-2.
Arlington will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Sam Houston at 7:00 p.m. on October 11th. Arlington is facing Sam Houston at the right time seeing as Sam Houston is stuck on a four-game losing streak. South Grand Prairie will also get a bit of a break before their next match: they'll face off against Lamar at 6:30 p.m. on October 11th. South Grand Prairie will also cruise into their next contest with the timing on their side: Lamar will have lost four straight heading into Friday's game.
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